European Cycle Tour in France — AllTrails Bicycle Tours

Join AllTrails on our legendary annual European Expedition where our 2023 route showcases the best of Central France.

Nothing typifies France any better than its famous wine regions and long meandering rivers, giving life to soul and soil. These are the constants that will guide our journey through Europe’s crowning jewel. Deep gorges, steep cliffs, fertile farmland and famed vineyards provide a stunning backdrop to this cultural journey through the heart of beautiful France. It is an exceptional cycling route. Add in great tasting inclusions in the culinary and wine regions, outstanding dinners, lovely accommodation, charismatic local bilingual guides and a cycling group bonded by that famous AllTrails camaraderie…

This tour is one not to be missed if you are keen to get cycling in Europe in 2023 - all with the confidence that comes with booking with an Australian-based tour company.

THE TOUR AT A GLANCE

Full Tour: 27 June - 22 July (25 nights)
Stage One: 27 Jun – 9 Jul 2023, Bordeaux / St. Emilion to Lyon (12 nights)
Stage Two: 9 Jul – 22 Jul 2023, Lyon to Nantes (13 nights)
Tour Status: Confirmed to depart (min numbers reached)
Distance: 1800km approx
Average Daily: 82km approx
Bike Type: Road Bike (BYO or hire). E-bikes welcome (max 2, get in quick)
Terrain: Good bitumen roads and cycle paths, some good quality compact gravel paths
Group Size: 10 - 15
Accommodation: 3 to 4 star hotels and quality lodging
Difficulty Rating: Stage One: 7.5/10 (hilly with a few 100km days)
Stage Two: 6.5/10 (flat/undulating, one hilly day, a few 100km days)
Who is this tour for? Cyclists looking for a summer European cycling holiday with adventure, culture, food, wine and great scenery. More details on the ‘Tour Brochure’ below.

Some of the highlights:

• Riverside cycling...Dordogne, Lot, and Loire Rivers
• Legendary pilgrimage site Rocamadour
• Peaceful medieval Lot Valley
• Opportunity for a canoe trip on the Dordogne
• Lascaux Caves and Padirac Caves

• Les Eyzies Prehistoric Museum, the Cro Magnon man
• Sully Chateau and Helyett bicycle museum
• Leonardo da Vinci's last home and resting place
• Vineyards of Bordeaux, Macon, Beaujoulais, Burgundy
• Bordeaux and Burgundy Wine tastings

**Great local guides, AllTrails hosts, and excellent camaraderie**

• Rocamadour's famous hand-made goat cheese
• Arguably the finest chateaus in France
• Wonderful local French-speaking guides
• Finish just before the Tour de France arrival in Paris
• AllTrails Australian owners host the tour for you